Mar de Jade

The location is perfect and beautiful and warm. It’s right on the beach and you’re lulled to sleep hearing ocean waves. The yoga retreat rooms are clean and laced with spiritual goodness, with lovely views. Watching whales from the restaurant area is very uplifting. All the people that work here are beyond kind. And it’s a great place to practice Spanish. My sister and I have been coming for the last 10 years. We enjoy our main Yoga Group, but have also tried others that are equally enjoyable. This is the closest place to Heaven that I’ve found yet!

I visited Mar de Jade with my yoga studio, Bloom. The small boutique hotel did not disappoint. My room was beautiful and spacious, and had amazing views of the ocean. The yoga rooms were amazing. We had three meals a day, and the food was incredibly good. They do not serve red meat or pork, and I did not miss it. The fruits and vegetables are grown in their organic farm, the meals serve Buffet style were amazing . They offered fresh fruit and vegetables and the ceviches were out of this world. I never tired of the food. They also had a lot of vegan and gluten-free options. The staff were so friendly and helpful. Cocktails were also impressive. They had a variety of excursions to offer and were all very reasonably priced. I also got a massage from Robert and he was excellent.

MdJ is a magical place! The food is amazing. The view of the ocean from the shared living room is divine. The staff is lovely. The rooms are clean and the beds are comfortable. The yoga rooms are fantastic. I love it here and I can’t help but to keep coming back.

Fantastic place. People are warm and supportive. The beach and jacuzzi is easily accessible and relaxing. The food is delicious and healthy and new variety daily. I would definitely come back again. The bar closed early for Friday night? Other’s, everyone was perfect!!

I have enjoyed coming to Mar de Jade every year for almost a decade. Each year they’ve improved something. The food is always wonderful, organic (from their own organic farm), fresh, and delicious. And they are always very responsive to dietary needs and accommodate allergies with grace. I can’t speak for other groups, but the course that I take there is truly enhanced by being in that location. Our meeting spaces are always clean and well prepared for our needs. Until now, it’s been a hidden gem. I almost wish it had stayed that way. As it is growing in recognition and size, there are a few changes in procedures that yielded a loss of the personal connection in favor of business efficiency. But the people remain warm, kind, friendly and delightful to interact with.

Very simple and lovely. Not a luxury retreat and not a great place for kids. But it is PERFECT for yoga and meditation! The people are so kind and the sea is so beautiful. The food is excellent and they give back to the community in amazing ways!! A little oasis.

I stayed for a week here for a yoga and wellness retreat, and it was a wonderful experience. My room was clean, comfortable, and beautiful. There's lots of positives here - great food, professional service, and a very helpful and friendly staff. The beach front location was also truly a plus. I am so happy I went.

What a fabulous resort. Amazing, helpful staff. Very clean. The food was top notch with so many fruits and vegetables and options for vegan or gluten free. Pool was lovely. A short walk down the beach for safe swimming. Also loved the talk from the owner and how much they give back to the community.

If you are looking for a place to relax and unwind in a blissful setting, look no further. We spent 5 days here with our 6-year-old daughter and all three of us loved every moment. Each member of staff is delightful and helpful and ready to assist in any way possible, from booking transportation from the airport to arranging a nanny (We loved Marina, thank you!). We had booked a two-bed room with ocean view but upon check in found out we had been upgraded to a 2-bedroom suite! WOW! Our room was massive. Upon entry to the room, we entered the secondary sleeping area, with 2 twin beds and a large closet and shelf system. just beyond that was the shower, sink, and toilet area. This area is fully stocked with a variety of soaps and shampoo and conditioner, everything you need is here. Heading through the next door, you enter the main sleeping area with a king bed, a sofa, dressers, a wardrobe and a desk. Every detail has been thought of, from a water dispenser and glasses to a vase of fresh cut flowers. Beyond the sitting area is your private patio, looking out and over Mar de Jade out to the bay. The resort itself is large enough that you don't feel on top of the other guests but not so large that you can't find your way around. The pool area is lovely, we definitely spent some time at the bar drinking the amazing cocktails being created (they also have a great selection of Mexican and imported wine and beer), and the dining room is the perfect place to dine or relax. I was a little worried about the buffet-style food, never-really enjoying them before BUT the food being served at Mar de Jade is top notch. There was a salad or fruit station for each meal and then a different prepared meal each day. There was almost always a vegan or vegetarian option, and they were several GF options as well. We loved Every. Single. Meal. The staff was super accommodating, and often made our daughter molletes, or plain scrambled eggs for breakfast if the days options were too much for her. I will note, that we were there as Hurricane Roslyn was passing by and that combined with the prior storm had washed most of the beachfront away replacing it with rocks, so we were unable to enjoy the private beach but did find time to watch the sunset from the hammock palapa. We walked into Chacala to enjoy the beach and definitely recommend visiting town at least once, even if the beach is back at Mar de Jade. Make time for a spa service too, we had the most amazing massages. Next time we'll check out more of their offerings but the 90 minute massages were perfect for 2 busy parents. All in all, we loved our time at Mar de Jade and can't wait to return!

Came here to relax and unwind...a lovely environment with wonderful people and staff. The food was super healthy and yummy. The private beach is fabulous and our room was ocean view and very quiet. It's a great place to do a yoga retreat!! Ohmmmmmm

I've visited Mar de Jade many times since 1983. A safe haven far away from the crowds, surrounded by natural beauty, it was a distinguished eco-tourism/health spa center before such places became the go-to destinations for socially conscious travelers. The family-owned retreat is still run by founder Dr. Laura del Valle and her daughter Angelica, who've made a tradition of providing guests with a personalized, custom-coordinated vacation experience. While the food service, accommodations and other amenities are all top-notch, what's really interesting is how party-oriented folks can intermingle alongside the new-age types -- with mutual respect. There's just something about Mar de Jade that exudes love.

This special place almost defies description. It is a little slice of heaven, not in that "five star resort" kind of way, but in a much deeper way. Remotely located in Chacala, a tiny town about 90 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta, it is unspoiled by high rises or tourists. I attended a Nia and Yoga retreat there last week and loved the natural beauty of the surroundings, the simple but comfortable rooms, and the fresh, delicious food. A big emphasis is on natural, organic and local -- so much so that Mar de Jade started a 17 acre farm to grow organic produce and give the locals more employment. Laura de Valle, a Mexican-American physician from Chicago, has created a wonderful place that supports the local community and brings restoration and health to visitors. The vast expanse of beach and the town of Chacala is a half-mile walk from the resort, which has a beautiful pool, hot tub and spa on site. Excursions for hiking and snorkeling are available at an extra cost. If you want to get away from it all and feel like you're helping the world become a better place, then this is where to go!

I stayed at Mar de Jade during a two-week retreat and had a lovely time. The resort organized transportation to and from the airport which I appreciated. The staff was lovely, the place is beautiful, and the food, THE FOOD, was amazing! Everything is incredibly fresh! The spa was also amazing. I had a 90 min massage with Zonya which left me feeling like I was floating on air. The temazcal was also an amazing experience! If you enjoy sweat lodges I highly recommend the temazcal. I did drop one star because the bed was not comfortable, I had no mattress, just a large foam pad on something firm. Also, my room was directly across the kitchen so between achy muscles and early kitchen deliveries I was not getting much sleep...but the sound of crashing waves made it worth it...

EXQUISITE fish ! wild caught, fresh, organic, tasty, cooked to perfection . Huitlacoche and other local specialities were truly exquisite !!! Amazing staff . i congratulate the owner manager Laura . Gem of a discovery . i Highly recommend !!! i just don't want to leave this resort .. my trip turned out to be a gastronomic treat .. totally took me by surprise .. Keep up the amazing work if i ever leave here , i will definitely be back

I could go on and on and on about this place as my husband and I had a truly magical experience! We stayed here as part of a New Year's Eve meditation retreat organized by Light Watkins and Claire Robbie, two delightful and beautiful human beings. We met new and experienced meditators from all walks of life, people from around the globe and enjoyed incredible food (3 buffet-style meals per day that somehow got better and better as time went on). For example, we had Mahi Mahi that melted in your mouth, fruit crepes, eggs benedict, enchiladas, stuffed peppers, banana bread french toast, shrimp fajitas and the list goes on and on. There was always salad and fresh fruit available...I had beans at every meal (and I don't really care for beans), sauces I never heard of and didn't really know what was in them but was never disappointed and squeezed lime juice over most every dish...sublime!!! AND, all the food comes from their organic farm!!! I would return for the food alone. The magic is the people. The owners are two of the nicest people I ever met. My husband and I had the pleasure of spending some time with them and their extended family members in the hot tub. They live on the property, care for all of their guests, give SO much back to the community and have created a loving welcoming space on the beach that offered us sunset swims, fresh clean air, the beauty of natural surroundings, opportunities for a multitude of excursions or to just sit and enjoy the property in a variety of spaces designed for meditation, yoga or just a gathering of people who enjoy each other's company. This place truly is a hidden treasure!

The place is beautiful , not to tell about the view and the comfy rooms , it needs a little more variety in the buffet, the people are friendly , prices are fare, in general there are close to five star